Kendall Fellow, Science of Fair Representation

The Kendall Fellow, Science of Fair Representation will work with UCS staff from the Center for Science & Democracy (CSD) to develop and undertake a two-year research portfolio leading a body of work to advance state and local policy and advocacy efforts around proportional representation (PR)to achieve a multiracial multiparty democracy.

Requirements

• Ph.D in a relevant field must be awarded before September 1, 2026
• Significant coursework in the social sciences (political science, public policy, sociology, etc.)
• Expertise in the science of elections
• Strong quantitative research skills (e.g., VoteKit/elections modeling techniques, machine learning, etc.)
• Ability to identify key policy-relevant questions and write and speak clearly for technical, policy, and non-technical audiences
• Experience with rapid response communications, messaging, and/or community organizing is strongly preferred
• Understanding of the inequities inherent in the scientific and policy fields
• Demonstrated interest in Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, especially as it relates to science and advocacy

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Relocation Assistance